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06/05/2026

The WNBL is thrilled to announce the leadership appointments of experienced sporting administrator, Justin Nelson, appointed Chief WNBL Operations Officer with basketball legend, Lauren Jackson as Chief Strategy and Basketball Partnerships Officer. These appointments mark an exciting move to strengthen the league’s leadership as it sharpens its focus on operational excellence, delivery and growth ahead of the 2026/27 season.

WNBL Announces New Leadership Appointments

17/04/2026

17/04/2026

'Really blessed': Ezi Magbegor credits Aussie WNBA pioneers after signing mega deal

"It's been my first process going through free agency, having been in Seattle with the Seattle Storm the last six years I knew it was where I wanted to be. To sign a contract with them has been really exciting for my family and I, especially in a time where women's basketball is on such a high, so I feel really, really blessed."

(via ESPN Australia / NZ)

Ezi Magbegor has become one of the richest female athletes in Australian sport, but she is no less humble and was quick to pay tribute to those who went before her.

07/04/2026

Matthew Dellavedova finally wins his first NBL title
(via ESPN Australia / NZ)

For a moment, step into Dellavedova's shoes as he was preparing for Sunday's outing.

This was the third straight Game 5 of a Championship Series Dellavedova was set to play in, and he came short in the previous two. Losing a single Game 5 is heartbreaking, but doing it in back-to-back seasons, no matter how accomplished you are, is brutal fortune. The first two were with Melbourne United, and he was even the Championship Series MVP in 2025, and he helped guide the Kings back to the final stage of the season.

It's why there's no surprise what emotion the 35-year-old was feeling....

https://www.espn.com.au/nbl/story/_/id/48402722/nbl-grand-final-championship-series-sydney-kings-adelaide-36ers-reflections-news-reaction-kendric-davis-dellavedova-goorjian

19/02/2026

Professional Footballers Australia will honour Matildas legend Lydia Williams with the prestigious Alex Tobin OAM Medal during the 2026 AFC Women’s Asian Cup, recognising her extraordinary contribution to Australian football and her long-standing leadership within the player movement.

Via : the PFA

Professional Footballers Australia (the PFA) will honour Matildas legend Lydia Williams with the prestigious Alex Tobin OAM Medal during the 2026 AFC Women’s Asian Cup, recognising her extraordinary contribution to Australian football and her long-standing leadership within the player movement.....

10/02/2026

‘Benchmark for excellence’:
21yo matches Aussie greats’ feat with ridiculous MVP win
via FOX Sports Australia

“Isobel Borlase has set the benchmark for excellence in WNBL26,” Sager said.
“Her consistency, competitiveness, and ability to lift her team in key moments have been outstanding. She represents everything this award stands for and continues to inspire the next generation of players.”

‘Benchmark for excellence’: 21yo matches Aussie greats’ feat with ridiculous MVP win

18/01/2026

https://www.bodyandsoul.com.au/wellness/mental-wellbeing/aussie-basketballer-ezi-magbegor-on-sacrifice-selfbelief-and-never-forgetting-to-have-fun/news-story/b4c96fecfac39bb479db689d7cd4c8e5

Aussie basketballer Ezi Magbegor on sacrifice, self-belief and never forgetting to have fun.

'I never want to lose the fun of the game'
body+soul

Aussie basketball phenomenon Ezi Magbegor on sacrifice, the power of self-belief and how she keeps the game fun.

30/10/2025

Never a dull moment with these two 🤩🤩
BTS antics with newest ambassadors &

30/10/2025

Introducing two of the newest Ambassadors : &
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Play Like a Girl Australia proudly welcomes three extraordinary Olympians Matildas goalkeeper Lydia Williams OLY, WNBL star Cayla George OLY, and Olympic boxing medallist Caitlin Parker OLY as our newest ambassadors.

Together, we’re empowering girls across the country to stay in sport and become the confident, capable leaders shaping Australia’s future.

Watch the campaign and celebrate with us, the next generation of leaders starts here.

ToLead

17/10/2025

Coming to a TV screen near you 🤩
Gold Medallist & Winter Olympian joins the hosting team for the upcoming Winter Olympics